¨Established in the year 1994.
¨Started as Vocational Biotechnology Course.
¨Degree Biotechnology Course started in 2002.
¨Post graduation (M. Sc.) was started in 2005.
¨Research (Ph.D.) was started in 2009
Student Participation in 15th Inter-collegiate/Institute/ Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21
´Project entitled, ‘Waste to Wealth- A revolution in Hair care’, in Pure Sciences category PG level, Secured Second Rank at the Final Round (University Level) in the 15th Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Avishkar Research Convention 2020-21 organised on Virtual Platform by University of Mumbai on 30th June 2021.
´M.Sc. Biotechnology students submitted research proposal titled ‘Eco-friendly packaging’ in Pure Science category of Avishkar Research Convention, PG level, Selection round, 12th April 2021
´T.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal titled ‘Use of natural dyes extracted from temple floral waste for developing UV protective fabrics’ to 15th Inter-collegiate/Institute/ Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 organized by Department of Student’s Development, University of Mumbai in April 2021
´T.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal “Mosquito repellent based on Linoleic acid extracts of Capsicum annum. Seeds” in Pure Sciences category and UG level for the Selection Round of 15th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 Zonal Round.
´T.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted a research proposal “Inhibition of Fungal pathogens of Plants and enhancing their nutritional value using cow urine” in Pure Sciences category and UG level for the Selection Round of 15th Inter-Collegiate / Institute / Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 Zonal Round.
´S.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal‘Psycologic distress and sleep quality: direct and indirect impact of online classes and COVID19 pandemic’ in Engineering and Technology category of UG level of Avishkar Research Convention, Selection round, 12th April 2021.
´S.Y. B.Sc Biotechnology students submitted research proposal titled ‘Biological synthesis of Silver nanoparticles from pomegranate flowers (Punica granatum) and evaluation of their antimicrobial properties’ to 15th Inter-collegiate/Institute/ Department Avishkar Research Convention: 2020-21 organized by Department of Student’s Development, University of Mumbai in April 2021
´“Rose Scented Geranium- Essential Oil and Application”- Mithbaokar Nikhil and Breed A S . ISCC News Update, Vol. & Issue 14 Feb 2021.
´“Generation of Electricity from Biological Source”- Kulkarni Amey and A. S. Breed. International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management ISSN No. 2581-5792. Vol. 3.,Issue-10,October 2020.
´“Evaluation of in vitro Anti-Diabetic Potential of Aster (Callistephus chinensis) Flower Waste Using Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory Assay and Glucose Uptake Assay”- ) HN Nagaonkar, PP Dhawal, SS Barve, SA Kakodkar. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2020, 10 (3): 53-61.
´“An Evaluation of phytochelatin mediated heavy metal (HM) uptake efficiency of Wheatgrass plant from heavy metal contaminated soil”.-Snehal Ambre, Vaishnavi Bhike, Vighnesh Ghag, Tanuja Tirodkar. International journal of Life Sciences Vol. 9 No. 1 March 2021
´“Formation of bio-based polymer (PLA) from potato peel waste and blending with Chitosan extracted from fish scales”.-Athang Sawant, Radhika Gune, Neha Joglekar. International Journal of Research in Engineering Science and Management, Issue 2, Vol.4, February 2021.
Winners of paper and poster presentation in the International Trans-disciplinary Web Conference titled “The Pandemic Turn: Challenges, Directions and Innovations in the New Order” organized by KET’s V. G. Vaze College (Autonomous) on 25th and 26th February 2021.
´Ananjana K Vinojkumar, Anagha G Namboothiri Covid-19 Pandemic and face masks: Types and Efficacy-A Review - 1st Prize
´ Purva Suhas Shirke, Srushti Amey Karkhanis COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts on Food Systems 2nd Prize
´Shrutika Kishor Kahale, Urmila Ganeshlal Prajapati Impact of Pandemic on Indian Agriculture 1st Prize
´No. of Research Publications : 6
§Formation of bio-based polymer (PLA) from potato peel waste and blending with Chitosan extracted from fish scales International Journal of Research in Engineering Science and Management, Issue 2, Vol.4, February 2021. (Co-author-Dr. Neha Joglekar)
§Evaluation of in vitro Anti-Diabetic Potential of Aster (Callistephus chinensis) Flower Waste Using Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory Assay and Glucose Uptake Assay. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2020, 10 (3): 53-61. (Co-author-Dr. Shruti Kakodkar)
§Preprint Review Paper titled ‘A Comprehensive Review of the Cross- Disciplinary Impact of COVID-19 in India’ (doi:10.20944/preprints202006.0131.v1) published online on 11th June, 2020, Preprints (www.preprints.org) (International Preprint publication, ISSN Number 2310-287X). (Co-author-Dr. Shruti Kakodkar)
§An Evaluation of phytochelatin mediated heavy metal (HM) uptake efficiency of Wheatgrass plant from heavy metal contaminated soil. International journal of Life Sciences (Vol 9) March 2021. (Co-author-Dr. Tanuja Tirodkar)
§Generation of Electricity from Biological Source”. In International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management ISSN No. 2581-5792. Vol. 3.,Issue-10,October 2020. (Co-author-Dr. Amit Breed)
§“Rose Scented Geranium- Essential Oil and Application”- ISCC News Update, Vol. & Issue 14 Feb 2021. (Co-author-Dr. Amit Breed)
´No. of co-authorship in books published: 3
§The book chapter titled "Micropropagation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants" was accepted for publication in book titled "Advances and Perspectives in Plant Tissue Culture (Volume - 1)" edited by Integrated Publications, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-90471-72-0 May 2021
§Published Book-chapter titled ‘Environmental bio reduction of Tellurium Oxyanions and its Role in Green Synthesis of Te-nanoparticles with Biological Applications.’ in Phenomenon in Environmental and Nano Science, Jaya Publishing House, Page 237, 2020.
§“An approach to Industrial Phytochemical production" was accepted for publication in book titled "Advances and Perspectives in Plant Tissue Culture (Volume - 1)" edited by Integrated Publications, Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-90471-72-0 May 2021